Joey Batey

Joey Batey
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Name:
Joey Batey
Who is:
actor, musician
Birth date:
(37 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Height:
5'12 ft ( )
Relationship:
single
Birth Sign:
( characteristic )
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Biography of Joey Batey

Joey Batey is a British actor best known for playing Jaskier in Netflix's hit series "The Witcher." He's also a talented musician and composer who performs with the band The Amazing Devil.
Joey Batey
Joey Batey

Childhood and Youth

Joey Batey was born on January 1, 1989, in Newcastle, an industrial city in northeast England. While details about his family remain private, we know he's an only child whose creative parents fostered his deep love of music from an early age.
In my family, it was like this: if you didn't rehearse, you didn't get dinner. I know how to play a lot of instruments. However, very badly.
As a young student, Joey attended St. Albert's Catholic School before heading to Cambridge University, one of the world's most prestigious institutions, where he earned a degree in medieval and modern languages.

While at Cambridge, Joey discovered his passion for theater. He wrote scripts for the sketch show "Good Clean Man," featuring fellow students like Beg Ashenden and Alex Owen, and sometimes took the stage himself.
Joey Batey in his youth
Joey Batey in his youth
During his university years, Joey also spent time studying acting in Paris at the renowned Jacques Lecoq International Theatre School, though he didn't complete the program.

Acting career

After graduating from Cambridge, Joey began working with the Royal Shakespeare Company. The young man played roles in productions of "Bring Up the Bodies" and "Wolf Hall". He remained with the company until 2015.
Joey on the theater stage
Joey on the theater stage
Joey Batey made his film debut in 2013, playing a small role in the thriller "Murder on the Home Front".
His first role in a movie
His first role in a movie
In the same year, the historical series "The White Queen", based on the novel by Philippa Gregory, was released, where Joey played the role of Edward of Westminster, the son of King Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou.
A still from the series The White Queen
A still from the series The White Queen
After that, he continued to actively appear in TV series, including "Whitechapel", "Mount Pleasant", "Lucky Man", "Strike" and some others. In 2014, Joey starred in the film "The Riot Club", which tells the story of an elite male club at Oxford.
Joey Batey in the series Whitechapel
Joey Batey in the series Whitechapel
Joey's real fame came when he was chosen to play the bard Jaskier in the series "The Witcher". He was joined on the set by Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, and Anya Chalotra.
Cast of the series The Witcher
Cast of the series The Witcher
His character is a persistently annoying musician and troublemaker who latches onto the main character, Geralt of Rivia. But after many adventures, they became best friends.
Joey Batey as Jaskier
Joey Batey as Jaskier
In one of his interviews, Joey admitted that while preparing for the role of Jaskier, he watched famous American sitcoms to learn how to joke and improvise. He wanted to bring something similar to his character.

Additionally, he was chosen for the role partly because of his ability to play the lute, an ancient stringed instrument. As the actor explained, while it looks easy to play, the lute is actually an extremely challenging instrument that requires specialized techniques. Joey mastered it during his time in the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Jaskier Song – Toss a coin to your witcher
When the first season premiered in late 2019, Joey appeared in 4 of the 8 episodes. He performed two songs in the series on his own: "Her Sweet Kiss" and "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher." The latter immediately resonated with viewers and even became a meme.

Even before the release of the first season, Netflix announced a second season, the filming of which had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Witcher's Joey Batey Breaks Down Jaskier's Big Scenes in Season 2
In 2021, filming for the second season of "The Witcher" ended, and it premiered on December 17, 2021. Joey returned to his role as Jaskier. Additionally, in September 2021, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a third season.
Joey Batey at the premiere of the second season of The Witcher
Joey Batey at the premiere of the second season of The Witcher

Music

Joey has been passionate about music since childhood and is a member of the indie-folk band "The Amazing Devil". The group is actually a duo, featuring Joey alongside actress Madeline Hyland.
The Amazing Devil
The Amazing Devil
The duo released their first album, "Love Run," in 2016. The album showcases a diverse range of styles including baroque, pop, progressive folk, and experimental sounds. In February 2020, they released their second album, "The Horror and the Wild."
The Amazing Devil – The Horror and the Wild
2021 proved to be a productive year for Joey musically. His band, The Amazing Devil, released their third album "Ruin" in October 2021.

Joey Batey's Personal Life

Joey keeps his personal life pretty private and doesn't share details about his romantic relationships. He appears to be focused on his career and isn't publicly in a relationship. Rumors have linked him romantically to Freya Allan and his bandmate Madeline Hyland, but nothing's been confirmed.

Joey Batey Now

Joey Batey can be seen in 2022 in the spin-off of "The Witcher" called "The Witcher: Blood Origin", as well as in the TV series "Billy the Kid", where he plays Patrick McCarthy, the main character's father who emigrated to New England seeking a better life.
Joey Batey interview on The Witcher: Blood Origin
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